Hanoi is the 6th best tourist and vacation destination in Asia
On September 29, Hanoi city was honored to receive the title of 6th best tourist and resort destination out of 10 best destinations in Asia voted and awarded by Smart Travel Asia online magazine in Hong Kong.
Also in this voting list, Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam) ranked 7th out of 10 good destinations.
In addition, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was voted number one in the list of 25 best hotels and resorts in Asia; number eight in the list of 25 best conference hotels in Asia and number 18 in the list of 25 best business hotels in Asia.
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel ranked 19th on this list.
Mr. Mai Tien Dung, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that this title was voted by readers of SmartTravelAsia.com magazine and is a good signal for Hanoi's tourism industry in enhancing its position and promoting its image to domestic and international friends./.
| Most popular tourist destinations in Asia in 2011: 1. Bali - Indonesia 2. Phuket - Thailand 3. Hong Kong - China 4. Kerala - India 5. Maldives and Palawan - Philippines 6. Hanoi - Vietnam and Shanghai - China; 7. Hoi An - Vietnam; Rajasthan - India and Seoul - Korea; 8. Angkor - Cambodia and Langkawi - Malaysia; 9. Goa - India; Koh Samui - Thailand and Penang - Malaysia; 10. Bangkok and Krabi – Thailand, Boracay – Philippines; Sanya – China, Taipei – Taiwan. |
(According to VNA)
